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Photographing backlit subjects

Photographing backlit subjects

Backlighting creates a pleasing rim of light around subjects, separating them from the background. Follow these tips to make photos your glow when light comes from behind a subject.

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Taking photos in the midday sun

Taking photos in the midday sun

There are good reasons to avoid taking outside photos at midday. Learn what you can do to minimize the problems associated with high angle sunlight.

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Using a DSLR manually

Using a DSLR manually

Focusing and exposing manually with your camera will sometimes yield better results than solely relying on its auto or semi-automatic systems.

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The Sunny 16 Rule

The Sunny 16 Rule

If you’re not familiar with the Sunny 16 Rule and take a lot of photos outside in bright light, you may want to give it a try. You’ll need a camera with manual controls.

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Take better holiday photos

Take better holiday photos

Here are some simple tips to help turn routine family holiday photos into works of art.

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Canon s90: notable features

Canon s90: notable features

The Canon s90 has several features of particular interest to advanced photographers and for those looking for a small digital camera that does well in low light.

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Nighttime photograpy tips

Nighttime photograpy tips

Capture brilliant nighttime photos by properly focusing and exposing when photographing in near-darkness.

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Digital camera histogram: use it to improve exposure

Digital camera histogram: use it to improve exposure

A histogram is probably one of the most misunderstood – and most inherently useful – digital camera features. Use it to help improve exposure.

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